Lowest-paying jobs in St. George

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Uncertainty clouds the current job market. On one hand, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment rates at 4.2% as of May 2025—and that hasn't changed much in the past year, a typical indicator of a positive economy. At the same time, average weekly earnings have increased by 3.9% over the 12 months ending May 2025 to reach $1,243.03.

However, the American economy may soon shift. The Trump administration's federal budget cuts have eliminated tens of thousands of jobs, and constant changes in import tariffs leave companies unable to plan for their future employment needs.

With these factors in mind, minimum or low-wage jobs are increasingly unsustainable for most. In 2025, a full-time job at the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour puts a worker under the poverty threshold, according to the Economic Policy Institute. While states can opt to have higher minimum wages, 20 states are at or below the federal minimum as of 2025.

Salaries can also vary by gender, race, and educational attainment. According to a March 2025 report from the Pew Research Center, women's earnings are about 85% of men's, and women also remain overrepresented in low-paying jobs. Meanwhile, April 2025 BLS data shows that Hispanic workers' median earnings lag behind those of other race and ethnicity groups, and full-time workers without a high school diploma earned the least compared to their more educated counterparts.

It's important to note, though, that low pay doesn't always equal low job satisfaction. Some people feel drawn to a particular field, seek a certain work environment, or aim for work-life balance. No matter the reason, Stacker used BLS data to find the 50 lowest-paying jobs in St. George. Jobs are ranked by their median annual pay as of May 2024, so any jobs without annual compensation figures available were excluded from this analysis.

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#50. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

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#50. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,800
- Median hourly wage: $17.21
- Total employment: 40 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Crossing guards and flaggers

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#49. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $35,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 70 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Counter and rental clerks

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#48. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,770
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 240 people (2.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tire repairers and changers

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#47. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $35,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 130 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Self-enrichment teachers

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#46. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $35,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.99
- Total employment: 160 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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#45. Cooks, restaurant

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#45. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 950 people (10.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Home health and personal care aides

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#44. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 1,000 people (11.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Tutors

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#43. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $34,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 70 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Receptionists and information clerks

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#42. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 820 people (9.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Retail salespersons

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#40. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 2,530 people (29.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Helpers--production workers

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#39. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $34,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.43
- Total employment: 60 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

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#38. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $34,150
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 750 people (8.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Preschool teachers, except special education

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#37. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $33,920
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 150 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

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#36. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $33,700
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 210 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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#35. Floral designers

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#35. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $33,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 40 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

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#34. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $33,660
- Median hourly wage: $16.18
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. School bus monitors (tie)

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#32. School bus monitors (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 40 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Recreation workers (tie)

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#32. Recreation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 220 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

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#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $33,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 200 people (2.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

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#29. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $33,130
- Median hourly wage: $15.93
- Total employment: 1,370 people (15.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse

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#28. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse

- Median annual wage: $33,030
- Median hourly wage: $15.88
- Total employment: 40 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

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#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $32,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.58
- Total employment: 1,020 people (11.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

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#26. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,280
- Median hourly wage: $15.52
- Total employment: 170 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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#25. Audio and video technicians

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#25. Audio and video technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,040
- Median hourly wage: $15.40
- Total employment: 60 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Food preparation workers

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#24. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,730
- Median hourly wage: $15.26
- Total employment: 560 people (6.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Substitute teachers, short-term

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#23. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $31,720
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 320 people (3.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Library assistants, clerical

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#22. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $31,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 50 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

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#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 500 people (5.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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#20. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

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#20. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $31,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 140 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cooks, fast food

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#19. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,870
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 520 people (5.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

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#18. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,500
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 470 people (5.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Childcare workers

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#17. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,090
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 210 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cashiers

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#15. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,840
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 1,850 people (21.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Packers and packagers, hand

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#14. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 370 people (4.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Production workers, all other

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#13. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,660
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: Not available

#12. Dishwashers

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#12. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 280 people (3.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Waiters and waitresses

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#11. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 1,400 people (16.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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#10. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

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#10. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $29,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 40 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Food servers, nonrestaurant

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#9. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,840
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 90 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

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#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,570
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 3,220 people (37.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

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#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.30
- Total employment: 320 people (3.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop

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#6. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop

- Median annual wage: $26,680
- Median hourly wage: $12.83
- Total employment: 390 people (4.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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#5. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers

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#5. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers

- Median annual wage: $26,460
- Median hourly wage: $12.72
- Total employment: 140 people (1.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

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#4. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $26,390
- Median hourly wage: $12.69
- Total employment: Not available

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

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#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,990
- Median hourly wage: $12.50
- Total employment: 440 people (5.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Driver/sales workers

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#2. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $24,180
- Median hourly wage: $11.63
- Total employment: 250 people (2.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

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#1. Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $21,610
- Median hourly wage: $10.39
- Total employment: 580 people (6.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 364 metros.

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